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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,590, 25,676.07 and 12,611.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,590, 25,676.07 and 12,611.29 is: 17,418.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,590 : 25,676.07 = 12,611.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,590/25,676.07 = 12,611.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,590x = 25,676.07 × 12,611.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,590x = 323,808,364.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,808,364.83/18,590
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,418.42

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